Nutritional Status of Women

The present study was conducted to assess the nutritional status of 30 adult women engaged in household activities from district Ambala. The measurement of height, weight, midarm circumference and triceps skinfold thickness were taken. From these, various derived indices were calculated and co-relation coefficients were drawn. The average height and weight of the subjects was more than the LIC standards but it compared well with the NCHS standards. The triceps skinfold (TSF), mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), mid-arm muscle circumference (MAMC) indicate lack of physical activity among the subjects. Co-relation coefficients between the various indices were correlated to each other and these indices can be used as predictive indicators of the anthropometric status of population which could be used for rapid assessment of anthropometry of the community. The need of the hour is to impart nutrition education to raise the nutritional status of women.